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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.96, 36,281.25 and 14,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.96, 36,281.25 and 14,354.26 is: 19,808.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.96 : 36,281.25 = 14,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.96/36,281.25 = 14,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.96x = 36,281.25 × 14,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.96x = 520,790,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,790,495.63/26,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.73

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